World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival and Cook-Off Draws Crowds to Vinita
Keeping Up With the Crowd
The Farmers Insurance team's hard work and speedy preparation helped them earn the 2017 title of Cowboy Beans and Cowboy Cobbler champions in the cook-off categories.
Calf Fry Lovers Unite
Waiting lines filled with hungry event-goers wait for their chance to get a plateful of the mountains of calf fries and other ranch-style delicacies served at the event.
Smile and Say "Calf Fries"
Winning in the categories of Belle of Ball and the Calf Fry Award, the ladies of Oklahoma State Bank stand tall and proud behind their award-winning calf fries.
Activities for the Kids
Safari Joe's Reptile World brought along a number of exotic snakes for petting and holding by those brave enough to rise to the occasion.
Old-Fashioned Bed Turning
Ladies gather around as Judy Howard, owner of Buckboard Quilts, performs an antique quilt bed turning, featuring many unique and vintage quilts.
Unique Crafts and Items For All
Vendors were open for business, showcasing the quirky decorations and heirlooms their booths had to offer.
Calf Fry Lovers Unite
Hungry event-goers were ready for a helping of the mountains of calf fries and other ranch-style delicacies.
Vinita Chamber of Commerce Hosts Vinita 38th Annual Event
Food and fun did not disappoint the crowds attending the 38th annual World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival and Cook-Off held Saturday, June 3, at the Craig County Fairgrounds in Vinita.
The sunny weather set the mood for excitement, as many turned out to enjoy the abundance of calf fries prepared by teams competing in the cook-off. The waiting lines swelled with hundreds of eager calf fry lovers, ready to dive into some of the best dinners around.
Announced by the Vinita Chamber of Commerce, winners of the 38th annual World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival and Cook-Off include Belle of Ball – Oklahoma State Bank, Showmanship – Hayes Construction/Larry Body Works, Good Ole Boy – Junior’s Wrecker Service, People’s Choice Award – Oklahoma State Bank; Calf Fry Award – Afton/Vinita Masonic Lodge, Cowboy Bread – Farmers Insurance, Cowboy Beans – Farmers Insurance, Cowboy Cobbler – Afton/Vinita Masonic Lodge and Bizarre Foods – Afton/Vinita Masonic Lodge.
The ranch-style cuisine wasn’t the only thing that attracted the crowd to the festival. A variety of attractions were available to the kids, including a bouncy house, a petting zoo by Safari Joe’s Reptile World and pony rides. A mechanical bull and karaoke were also part of the fun.
Numerous vendors set up shop during the festival in hopes of catching the eyes of event-goers to their unique items. One of these vendors, Buckboard Quilts, gave 100 percent of festival profits to the Vinita Salvation Army, raising more than $1,500.
With the help of volunteers from Vinita’s Salvation Army, Judy Howard, the owner of Buckboard Quilts, also performed an antique quilt bed turning, showcasing many unique and vintage quilts.
Whether it’s the award-worthy calf fry dinners, unique artifacts or just plain fun for the whole family, festival-goers from all around the area look forward to the annual event for many different reasons. The World’s Largest Calf Fry Festival and Cook-Off is a Vinita tradition since 1979. Mark your calendars for next year’s event.
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